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West York, Pennsylvania, in York county, is 24 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 45 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the York metropolitan area. West York contains a population of approximately 4,321.
In West York, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West York, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
In 2000, West York had a median family income of $41,574. In West York, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
West York has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. West York, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In West York, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
West York strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing West York to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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